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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,652.57, 372,978.45 and 61,664.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,652.57, 372,978.45 and 61,664.07 is: 92,496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,652.57 : 372,978.45 = 61,664.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,652.57/372,978.45 = 61,664.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,652.57x = 372,978.45 × 61,664.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,652.57x = 22,999,369,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,369,249.29/248,652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,496.00

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